2023 YMCA NATIONAL LONG COURSE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP
July 25-29, 2023
Greensboro Aquatic Center - Greensboro, NC
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Long Course Meet Survey
Tell us your impressions and suggestions about this year's Long Course Championship in the survey: Start the Meet Survey
Award Labels
Coaches may print the completed award labels for their team by scrolling through this list and printing only the pages associated with their team. Use Avery 5160 or equivalent labels.
Invoices for Deck Entered Time Trial Entries
If you entered Time Trials at the meet, an invoice has been created in the Swimcloud Time Trial system. Please pay it from the FEES tab. Scroll through this list to get details for your Deck Entered Time Trial entries.
Meet Results
Results by Event Click Here
Team Scores at Conclusion of Meet Click Here
Backup of Meet Manager database for your use Click Here. Updated 7/31 to include Saturday records.
Schedule of Activities
This is the schedule of swimming events and activities for each day of the meet. Latest Version updated 7/7/2023.
Warmup Schedule
Warmups begin at 7:00am and 4:00pm every day. Download Schedule
Heat Sheets
| Day | Prelims | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Tuesday) | Finals session | |
| 2 (Wednesday) | Finals session | |
| 3 (Thursday) | Finals session | |
| 4 (Friday) | Finals session | |
| 5 (Saturday) | Finals session |
Online Meet Results
Online Meet Results in Meet Manager format
Also available through Meet Mobile. Be aware that Meet Mobile publishes unverified data that cannot be relied upon until the official results have been published and posted.
Time Trial Heat Sheets
Heat sheet for the current day's time trials
Senior Recognition
Congratulations to all the Seniors, who are moving on from their YMCA Championship experience to their next challenge. Download the Seniors Slideshow we displayed on the pool display here: Senior Slideshow
Meet Handbook
The 2023 YMCA National Long Course Championship Handbook provides information for coaches, swimmers and parents to prepare, enter, attend, and compete in the championship. The format of this year's handbook has been streamlined. Meet operations details have been moved to the separate appendix document. Updates to the handbook will be made when additional information is available. Latest Version of Handbook last updated 6/27/23. Appendices to LC Handbook.
Key Operations Information for Coaches
This document will serve as the agenda of discussion items at the Coaches meeting on Monday. Last updated 6/30/23.
Meet Qualifying Times
The period for achieving the Qualifying Time Standard is July 1, 2022 through the entry deadline. List of Time Standards
Order of Events
Event order for the Championship meet. Event Order for the Time Trials.
Psych Sheet
Click here Last updated Tuesday, July 25.
This is the unofficial Psych Sheet for the 2023 meet. If you see an entry time error, bring it to Coach Check-in at Greensboro. Missing swimmer(s), contact the Entry Chair. Parent/swimmers should direct all their comments to their coach. ONLY COACHES may contact the Entry Chair.
Projected Timelines
For your planning purposes, these are the projected timelines for the prelims sessions and finals sessions.
Proof of Times
These teams have been selected for proof of times. An email has been sent to a representative of each of the selected teams. See the List of Tmes to be Proved. Last updated July 20.
Greensboro Aquatic Center Map
ENTRY INFORMATION
Entry Files
Use these files to load your entries in your team manager software for import into the SwimCloud entry system. The Entry File for the Championship meet was updated June 30 to correct duplicate events for the 50 free and 1500 free. If you downloaded the event file prior to June 30, please reload it before processing your entries.
Entry File for Championship Meet Entry File for Time Trial Meet
SwimCloud Entry System
The SwimCloud entry system for the Championship meet is open July 1 through July 17 at 9PM.
Link to SwimCloud entry system for Championship Meet
The SwimCloud entry system for the Time Trial meet is open July 1 through July 20 at 9PM.
Link to SwimCloud entry system for Time Trial Meet
If you experience problems while using the SwimCloud entry process you can ask for help. Our Entry Chariperson will get back to you.
Documentation for using SwimCloud entry system: SwimCloud Information for Entry
Insurance Certificates
Check your Certificate here Last updated July 22.
If your YMCA is not listed in the above filtered list, look in this unfiltered list. COI's for all YMCAs.
YMCA that participates in this YMCA National Championship meet must have a valid Insurance Certificate on file at the YUSA that covers the period through July 29, 2023. If your certificate on file is not current, it must be updated prior to your YMCA participationg in this meet. Emails with scanned images of certificates will be accepted. Email may be sent to [email protected]. Example of Certificate
Required Forms
All coaches, adult (18&O) athletes, parents of minor (17&U) athletes and YMCA CEOs/Executive Directors have forms that must be completed in order for each team to compete. Find those forms HERE or on the Championship Forms page of the website.
The Coach Authorization Form is completed when a certified coach from one YMCA is authorized by another YMCA to be responsible for their athletes in the absence of a certified coach from that YMCA. It is completed by both YMCAs and brought to Meet Check-in.
Travel Assistance for Athletes
Travel assistance is available for athletes to apply to transportation and lodging for the YMCA National Championship. The athete must receive financial assistance from his/her YMCA. The athlete's YMCA Head Coach submits the request and funds are paid to the local YMCA for application to the athlete's travel expenses.
Application period is June 1 through July 17. Find information and application link HERE.
Athlete Volunteers
Athlete volunteers are a special and unique aspect of YMCA National Championship Events. Please apply by July 19.
Eligibility Waiver Requests
The National Eligibility Committee will consider waiving one or more eligibility requirements for the YMCA National Short Course Championship Meet based on circumstances beyond the control of the athlete and/or YMCA.
The coach will complete and submit the electronic form and the Eligibility Committee will make its determination within a week. Include as much information as possible, including all measures that were taken to satisfy all eligibility requirements. Waiver Request Form
Contact List
Need to contact someone about the meet, find the appropriate contact in this list.
VOLUNTEERS
All meet volunteers are required to register with the YMCA National Youth Event Volunteer system and meet minimum requirements in accordance with YMCA and Federal SafeSport policies. Find requirements, registration link and instructions HERE.
Volunteering to be an Official
If you are willing to volunteer as an official at the meet, please complete this form.
Volunteering to be a Timer
If you are willing to volunteer as a timer at the meet, please complete this form.
Swim Officials Trainings
YMCA Swim Officials Level I, Level II and Trainer level courses will be offered prior to the start of the meet. Level I and Level II will be on Monday, July 24, 8:00 am-Noon. Trainer will be Sunday, July 23, 1:00-6:00 pm and Monday, July 24, 8:00 am-Noon. See the course descriptions and prerequisites here. To register for any of the trainings, go to the YMCA Learning and Career Development Center (LCDC) here.
SPECTATORS
Spectator All SessionTM Admission Passes
Before you decide to purchase admission passes, have you thought about volunteering as a timer? Perks for timers working a minimum of 4 sessions include free spectator admission for sessions not worked as a timer and free parking. If interested, see the section Volunteering to be a Timer.
All SessionTM admission passes will be available through an online purchase. Ticketmaster will charge a $7.00 fee for each order placed online. Thus, it is advantageous to purchase your All SessionTM admission passes in groups. Ticketmaster will offer an Earlybird price for passes purchased prior to 11:59 PM on Thursday, July 20. The Earlybird price for All SessionTM admission passes are $100 per adult (provides both admission pass and a heat sheet for all ten sessions) and $55 per child (8-18 years old, provides admission for all 10 sessions). Passes purchased after July 20 revert to the Standard price. The Standard prices for All SessionTM admission passes are $128 per adult and $66 per child (8-18 years old). During the order process you will be presented several seat options, you may choose any of the options as they are all the same. There are no assigned seats despite what Ticketmaster might print on an admission pass. All seating is general admission. Link to purchase passes. Online sales of admission passes begins at 10 AM on June 19 and ends July 23 at 10 PM. All Session admission passes purchased online will be activated in your account on Monday, July 24. All SessionTM admission passes will also be available for purchase at the Box Office on Monday, July 24 and Tuesday, July 25.
Spectator Purchases Onsite at the Meet
Daily admission and single session-specific admissions can be purchased each day at the Box Office next to the spectator's entrance to the pool prior to and during competition sessions. All sales are non-refundable. The Onsite prices are $16 Single Session Adult (provides an adult both admission and a heat sheet for a single session); $7 Single Session Child (provides a child admission for ages 8-18); $29 Daily Adult (provides an adult admission and a heat sheet for the prelim and finals sessions on one day); $12 Daily Child (provides a child admission for the prelim and finals sessions on one day). There is no charge for children 7 and under.
Parking at the Greensboro Aquatic Center
Monday, July 24, parking is free for everyone. Officials and registered coaches will receive passes at Meet Check-In for free parking throughout the week.
All Session Parking passes - cost is $25 per car, SUV or pickup truck. Can be purchased on Monday, July 24, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the lobby of the Special Events Center (building next to the Aquatic Center). Can be purchased Tuesday, July 25 at 6:00 AM until Wednesday, July 27 at 12:00 NOON at the Parking Lot Entrance Booth. All Session Parking passes will not be sold after 12:00 NOON on Wednesday.
Daily Parking passes are available for purchase Tuesday, July 25 through the end of the meet at the Parking Lot Entrance Booth. Pass includes multi-entry from the time of purchasing through that day's evening Finals. Cost is $8 for cars, SUV, Pickup trucks and small vans; $16 for large vans and buses; $25 for RVs without power; $50 for RVs with 50-amp power.
Senior Recognition
As part of our Senior Recognition at the meet, we are creating a presentation to be shown on the video screen at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. If you are a graduating senior and would like to be included in the presentation, please submit your information before July 15. Details for submission
College/University Coaches Invitation
College/University coaches are welcome at all YMCA National Swimming and Diving Championships. We encourage you to come and see the talent that can be the future of your swimming team. We do request that all college coaches check-in at meet registration/coach check-in with their business card or school identification and a photo ID. You will receive complimentary admission, complimentary session heat sheets and a listing of all attending teams, coaches and swimmers. You may use this form to pre-resister.
Order Meet Apparel
Follow this link to pre-order championship meet apparel. Pre-orders are accepted through Thursday, July 20. Metro Swim Shop will be on-site at the meet to sell apparel beginning Monday, July 24.
GREENSBORO, NC
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Visitors' Guide
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